Photo: soneffs.com
Many of us dream of getting from A to B in a classic muscle car that has been brought to its former glory. However, the chase can sometimes be even sweeter than the catch, especially if we're talking about the process of offering an unrestored 1970 Plymouth Superbird the TLC it deserves. Well, this is precisely what the Mopar toy we have here stands for.
Together with its Dodge Charger Daytona sister car, the Plymouth Superbird was built with NASCAR in mind - the nose cone and the massive wing, along with other aero updates, worked their magic, with the said Dodge setting a 200 mph (322 kph) closed course record half a century ago.
And since the duo has been under the spotlights ever since, coming across an unrestored example these days seems like a miracle.
As explained by Soneffs, the specialist who is currently offering this toy, the machine was grabbed from a remote area of southeasters Missouri, with this having gone through just two owners since the "very early" 1970s.
If we look past the few dents and scratches that require the said attention, we'll see the factory Toro Red paint and the same goes for the seat covers. In fact, the list of original goodies includes the fender tag, decals, build sheet, dealer paperwork, as well as the owner's manual. Heck, the package even includes the original tires, even though these are not on the vehicle.
Superbird customers could choose between three engines back in the day: the 375 hp 440 Super Commando (think: single 4-barred carburetor), the triple double-barrel version of the motor delivering 390 hp and, of course, the 425 hp 426 HEMI.
This example features the middle engine, which is matted to the three-speed automatic rather than the four-speed manual. The list of optional features includes delights such as power steering, power disc brakes, bucket seats, Magnum 500 wheels and a 3:55 rear end with Sure Grip hardware (limited slip differential).
The Superbird is offered for a substantial $250,000 and you have to keep in mind that its odometer only shows 55,000 miles (88,500 km).
And since the duo has been under the spotlights ever since, coming across an unrestored example these days seems like a miracle.
As explained by Soneffs, the specialist who is currently offering this toy, the machine was grabbed from a remote area of southeasters Missouri, with this having gone through just two owners since the "very early" 1970s.
If we look past the few dents and scratches that require the said attention, we'll see the factory Toro Red paint and the same goes for the seat covers. In fact, the list of original goodies includes the fender tag, decals, build sheet, dealer paperwork, as well as the owner's manual. Heck, the package even includes the original tires, even though these are not on the vehicle.
Superbird customers could choose between three engines back in the day: the 375 hp 440 Super Commando (think: single 4-barred carburetor), the triple double-barrel version of the motor delivering 390 hp and, of course, the 425 hp 426 HEMI.
This example features the middle engine, which is matted to the three-speed automatic rather than the four-speed manual. The list of optional features includes delights such as power steering, power disc brakes, bucket seats, Magnum 500 wheels and a 3:55 rear end with Sure Grip hardware (limited slip differential).
The Superbird is offered for a substantial $250,000 and you have to keep in mind that its odometer only shows 55,000 miles (88,500 km).
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